Kazakhstan and GCC: Islamic component in joint collaboration

• Axamal Issaliyeva Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
• Aigerim N. Ospanova Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
• Akzhigit Alibekuly Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
• Zibagul S. Ilyassova Candidate of Historical Sciences, Assoc. Professor of L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University
• Aigul M. Khazhmuratova Senior Lecturer of L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Palabras clave: Kazakhstan, GCC, Islam, collaboration.

Resumen

This article is about features of the Islamic factor in collaboration between Kazakhstan and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar). The main focus of our research will be directed to the analysis of Arabic and Kazakh texts with using methods of content-analysis, discourse-analysis and interview. The article compares the significance of the Islamic component for both Kazakhstan and GCC countries. Common points and opposites in the views of Kazakhstan and Arab experts have been revealed. On the basis of which conclusions and recommendations on further improvement of cooperation are provided.